Department of Electricaland Computer Engineering
Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science
Broadband microwave devices based on transmission-line metamaterials
2021 Research Internship Project
Faculty Name
Project Title
Broadband microwave devices based on transmission-line metamaterials
Project Description
Achieving highly directive yet compact and low-profile antennas continues to be a major challenge for RF engineers designing small front-end units. These high-gain radiators find uses in numerous emerging applications, including 5G wireless networks, satellite communications, and automotive radars, which require narrow, focused beams to operate effectively. Recently, metamaterials have been used to create novel antennas and RF/microwave circuits and devices which demonstrate superior performance characteristics compared to their conventional counterparts. In this project, the student will undertake the analysis and design of microwave devices which employ transmission-line metamaterials in order to improve their performance. Specific emphasis will be given to planar devices (such as power dividers, couplers, crossovers etc.), while investigating methods to decrease their size and increase their operating bandwidths.
Student Responsibility
Student responsibilities: 1) Perform a literature review of metamaterial design methods 2) Select a suitable microwave device for analysis 3) Apply theoretical metamaterial techniques for performance improvements 4) Perform simulations in industry-standard electromagnetic software 5) Fabricate, test and measure the device (time permitting)
Specific Requirements
Students must have a strong interest in electromagnetics and RF/microwave circuits, and must be motivated to learn independently. They must have performed well in courses such as ELE 401 - Field Theory and/or ELE 531 - Electromagnetics. Knowledge of Matlab is a plus. Tutorials will be provided for other required simulation software.